Proposal - How Globalization Transforms the Welfare State

What are the implications for welfare state eform? What constellation of welfare state policies enables us to compensate the losers from globalization without harming incentives to work and acquire ...

What are the implications for welfare state eform? What constellation of welfare state policies enables us to compensate the losers from globalization without harming incentives to work and acquire skills? What are the appropriate roles of the state, firms, housholds and civic organizations in the provision of welfare services?

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